Thermal receiver
US4384550A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 1980 |
| Grant date | May 24, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/40
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal receiver assembly comprising a base member and a support structure affixed to said base member and extending vertically therefrom. The thermal receiver assembly further includes at least one thermal heat collecting assembly which is supported by the base member. The heat collecting assembly comprises a plurality of vertically extending, parallel, spaced-apart conduit members having inlet and outlet ends. The inlet ends terminate in an inlet manifold for receiving a coolant, and the outlet ends terminate in an outlet manifold for removal of heated coolant. The heat collecting assembly further includes a plurality of substantially horizontally extending and vertically flexible attachment members having an end affixed to the support structure and another end affixed to individual conduit members to permit vertical movement of individual conduit members while restraining said conduit members from any substantial horizontal movement.
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